Mr. Small reminded his mother of Bear Grylls, an adventurer and former British serviceman. A difference was Mr. Small's tattoo of the Philadelphia skyline,
Mr. Small reminded his mother of Bear Grylls, an adventurer and former British serviceman. A difference was Mr. Small's tattoo of the Philadelphia skyline,
Despite decades of struggle due to kidney failure and two transplant operations, Ms. Kinley didn't let the disease define her. She never complained, her husband said.
Despite decades of struggle due to kidney failure and two transplant operations, Ms. Kinley didn't let the disease define her. She never complained, her husband said.
Mrs. Nader was known for her infectious smile and big laugh. She and husband Bill lived for a time in South Philadelphia, where they owned a haberdashery, and later moved to Concordville.
Mrs. Nader was known for her infectious smile and big laugh. She and husband Bill lived for a time in South Philadelphia, where they owned a haberdashery, and later moved to Concordville.
Mrs. Kriger was as interested in the people behind the story as the narrative itself, a colleague said. She was a respected medical writer for The Inquirer.
Relatives. Friends. Neighbors. Colleagues. People met here for the first time. All are connected by a shared tragedy: They are victims of COVID-19, the disease that has killed hundreds in the Philadelphia area. Here are some of their stories.
Mr. de Brito was a merchant marine from Cape Verde who moved to Philadelphia in 1968. He found work driving a truck delivering heavy kegs of beer for Schmidt Brewery Distribution Co.
Mr. Lothery started out in the CBS mailroom and took care to make friends while delivering mail. With lots of stops along the way, he climbed the CBS career ladder, one of few African Americans to do so at that time.
Mr. Forrest worked at KYW-TV from 1978 through '82. He got his start as a tenacious news reporter in radio and carried that determination into his television work.
Mr. Gelman faced many health challenges before and after his 2011 liver transplant but fought them courageously. "He said he had nine lives," his stepdaughter said.
Dr. Moore was a skilled interviewer on Temple radio WRTI-FM. Her show was called University Forum. "I do a lot of research," she said. "I am not interested in sensationalism."
Dr. Iadarola undertook an ambitious building program on Cabrini University's Radnor campus. She expanded the curriculum and increased student enrollment.
She opened her own business after the death of her husband, turning Country Floors at 1706 Locust St. into a popular spot for interior designers from around the country.
